Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 16 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the Janmashtami programme at the Reserve Police Line in Lucknow on Saturday and said that the teachings of Lord Krishna are a part of the fundamental duties of the Constitution.
Addressing the event, CM Yogi said, "I heartily congratulate on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. The teachings of Lord Shri Krishna are a part of the fundamental duties of the Constitution, which Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar added to the Constitution. On the one hand, their teachings serve as inspiration for selfless work among the country's citizens, and on the other hand, they greatly inspire police personnel."
"We should take inspiration from the life of Lord Krishna to maintain peace and harmony in society...The birth of Lord Shri Krishna was accompanied by the proclamation 'for the protection of the virtuous and the destruction of the wicked'...," he added.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, CM Yogi on Saturday visited Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, offered prayers, and urged devotees from India and abroad to follow Lord Krishna's path of Dharma while working for society and the nation's welfare.
He also highlighted the need to preserve Sanatan heritage alongside modern development and emphasised his government's achievements.
Arriving at Krishna Janmabhoomi around 11:50 am, CM Yogi offered prayers to Thakur Keshavdev and Mata Yogmaya, followed by a pooja at the Lord Krishna Chabutra inside the sanctum sanctorum. After visiting Bhagwat Bhawan, he addressed the devotees, chanting 'Vrindavan Bihari Lal ki Jai' and 'Jai Shri Radhe', as the premises reverberated with devotional echoes.
Extending greetings on the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the Chief Minister said that Braj Bhoomi is the land of Lord Vishnu's complete incarnation as Lord Krishna and his divine 'Leelas'. He added that it is the good fortune of Uttar Pradesh that several incarnations of the Lord have sanctified this land. From Ayodhya to Mathura, he noted, these places stand as enduring symbols of India's spiritual heritage.
Moreover, the Chief Minister said that for the past eight years, he has had the privilege of participating in Janmashtami celebrations and Barsana's Rangotsav. He added that his government is committed to restoring the glory of Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Gokul, Baldev, Govardhan, and Radha Kund, and developing them as global pilgrimage destinations.